Author Topic: "Pious" Pick-Up Lines... (Read 6723 times)

Hobbledehoy · « **on:** July 12, 2011, 03:22:01 AM »

In a recent thread there was an interesting tangential discussion on how young men are to approach and captivate "fair maidens' hearts" by means of communication. Faith cometh by hearing, as St. Paul teaches (Rom. ch. x. 17), but apparently so does the love that can lead to nuptial grace.

A friend sent me a message, saying, "Hey maybe there should be a thread on pious pick-up lines for us to use." I responded with my characteristic enthusiasm, "Uh, okay... I guess."

So, here's it goes:

Some time ago, someone came to me with the question of how to ask his betrothed for a modest kiss in such a manner as to impress her, to which I responded,

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Say to her, "Your lips are as sweet rubrics to which I am bound sub gravi to adhere!"

He didn't use it because he said she wouldn't have understood what that meant, and told me something like what Catholic Samurai wrote, "Dude, you are predestined to vow virginity, unless you find yourself a female liturgical nerd to wed."

LordPhan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2011, 04:07:43 AM »

Quote from: Hobbledehoy

In a recent thread there was an interesting tangential discussion on how young men are to approach and captivate "fair maidens' hearts" by means of communication. Faith cometh by hearing, as St. Paul teaches (Rom. ch. x. 17), but apparently so does the love that can lead to nuptial grace.

A friend sent me a message, saying, "Hey maybe there should be a thread on pious pick-up lines for us to use." I responded with my characteristic enthusiasm, "Uh, okay... I guess."

So, here's it goes:

Some time ago, someone came to me with the question of how to ask his betrothed for a modest kiss in such a manner as to impress her, to which I responded,

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Say to her, "Your lips are as sweet rubrics to which I am bound sub gravi to adhere!"

He didn't use it because he said she wouldn't have understood what that meant, and told me something like what Catholic Samurai wrote, "Dude, you are predestined to vow virginity, unless you find yourself a female liturgical nerd to wed."

You may also have a career in pious comedy I laughed out loud reading this :)

herbert · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2011, 11:03:57 AM »

haha!

he should still use line. some ladies get excited when you tell the someting sophisticated sounding.

parentsfortruth · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2011, 04:11:40 PM »

My mom really appreciated that, Hobble.

Hobbledehoy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2011, 09:48:18 PM »

A friend wrote to me today, "Hey you should be like the traditional Catholic version of Demetri Martin!" Responding to him, I wrote, "But I don't know how to play a guitar or draw."

Anyways, here is another "pick-up" line:

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Hey there, Miss: can you hear that? I think I can hear the Choir chanting my Requiem, 'cos I am mortally stricken by your elegance and beauty!

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If that's too cheesy, try this (especially suited for Altar servers):

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I remembered you during Mass at the Suscipiat, because I always stutter and forget things whenever I talk to you.

Canuk the Lionheart · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2011, 10:01:09 PM »

:geezer: Take my advice, do not try pick up lines! I have and my experience with girls has been painful... both physically and emotionally :pop:

Hobbledehoy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2011, 01:15:44 AM »

Quote from: Canuk the Lionheart

:geezer: Take my advice, do not try pick up lines! I have and my experience with girls has been painful... both physically and emotionally :pop:

I would imagine: I had a similar experience with love letters...

Oh well!

Here's something to say to a girl during an argument:

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What are you talking about!? Listening to you is like trying to understand the General Rubrics of the Breviary, the latter being the more pleasant and feasible endeavor.

MaterDominici · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2011, 02:09:55 AM »

Quote from: Hobbledehoy

Here's something to say to a girl during an argument:

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What are you talking about!? Listening to you is like trying to understand the General Rubrics of the Breviary, the latter being the more pleasant and feasible endeavor.

I think the midst of an argument might be a bad place to see if the lady appreciates your sense of humor.

herbert · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2011, 03:37:09 AM »

haha true

Catholic Samurai · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2011, 06:54:54 PM »

Quote from: Hobbledehoy

Anyways, here is another "pick-up" line:

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Hey there, Miss: can you hear that? I think I can hear the Choir chanting my Requiem, 'cos I am mortally stricken by your elegance and beauty!
.

If that's too cheesy, try this (especially suited for Altar servers):

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I remembered you during Mass at the Suscipiat, because I always stutter and forget things whenever I talk to you.

Thank's Hobble, but I think I'll stick with simple poetry.

If you can easily see Don Juan saying something like that (and I can), it's probably not a good idea. lol

It's funny, because despite the fact I come from a long line of rather successful womanizers, pick-up lines just are not my strong point.

Rosemary · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2012, 03:39:11 PM »

Quote from: Hobbledehoy

Quote from: Canuk the Lionheart
:geezer: Take my advice, do not try pick up lines! I have and my experience with girls has been painful... both physically and emotionally :pop:

I would imagine: I had a similar experience with love letters...

Oh well!

Here's something to say to a girl during an argument:

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What are you talking about!? Listening to you is like trying to understand the General Rubrics of the Breviary, the latter being the more pleasant and feasible endeavor.

Does anyone know of a book along the lines of "How to Recite the Divine Office for Dummies"?

Paige · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2012, 09:54:23 AM »

:applause: